Smooth Lake District

Smooth Lake District is a local radio station specifically for the Lake District area. It is independently run and managed by Global, and is a member of the Smooth network.

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#56884

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#6024

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Rod Stewart celebrates 18 years of marriage with adoring tribute to Penny Lancaster: 'What a woman she is!'

1 week ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster are as loved up as ever. It was June 16, 2007, when Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster said "I do" at their wedding in Portofino, Italy. Almost two decades have passed since the pair, who first started dating in 1999, tied the knot.
The film Lily Collins shows her daughter to point out grandad Phil Collins: 'Forever proud'

1 week ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

"Still saying 'That's my dad!' 25 years later," Lily Collins gushed in her Father's Day post. It's the first Father's Day since Lily Collins welcomed her first child, Tove. The 36-year-old Emily in Paris star shared a tribute to her husband Charlie McDowell, who she described as being "born to be a dad". But Lily also shared another tribute to her own dad, drumming legend Phil Collins.
Sting shares tender moment with non-verbal grandson Akira - watch the video here

1 week ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

Trudie Styler shared the video on social media to celebrate Father's Day. A wholesome moment between Sting and grandson Akira was shared on Father's Day. Akira Rogue Kantrowitz is the son of Sting and Trudie Styler's daughter, Mickey, and her ex-partner Chris Kantrowitz. He was born on New Year's Eve in 2016 with "severe developmental problems", Mickey revealed in an essay on Romper in 2021.
Read Celine Dion's heartfelt Father's Day message to late husband René Angélil: 'Your love lives within us'

1 week ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

Celine Dion and René Angélil were married for over 20 years. Celine Dion remembered her late husband René Angélil on Father's Day with a touching tribute. The 57-year-old singer, who recently received an emotional standing ovation at Coldplay's Las Vegas show, took to Instagram to share the sweet message. The tribute was accompanied by a throwback photo of the couple with their three children; René-Charles and twins Nelson and Eddy.
Brian Wilson: When Beach Boys legend sang with his daughters and left the audience...

2 weeks ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

Wilson's daughters, Carnie and Wendy, are part of the pop group Wilson Phillips. Released in 1963, 'In My Room' was penned by Brian Wilson and songwriter Gary Usher for the Beach Boys' Surfer Girl. Written in just one hour at Gary's house, the song would go on to become a beloved hit of the band to its fans. At the time, Brian couldn't have known that five decades on, he would be joined on stage by two of his daughters for a rendition of the track.
Brian Wilson: Sting honours Beach Boys icon with heartfelt rendition of 'God Only...

2 weeks ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

"Today, one of my heroes died... so I wanna sing a song that I love."The world is mourning the loss of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, whose death at the age of 82 was announced yesterday (June 11). Music legends across the globe have paid tribute to the songwriting genius, including Sting. The 73-year-old is currently on his Sting 3.0 tour, and was performing in Rostock, Germany, last night when he paused the show to pay tribute to one of his "heroes".
Tony Hadley becomes a grandad for first time: 'Family are over the moon!'

1 month ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley has announced the arrival of his first grandchild. Tony Hadley is now a grandad!The 'Gold' singer took to social media to announce the arrival of baby Freddie, son of his daughter Toni. Tony Hadley announces a 2025 Christmas Big Band tourSpandau Ballet's best music videos: Martin Kemp breaks down band's biggest hitsSpandau Ballet's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked"We’re so happy and proud to welcome little Freddie to the world!" Tony wrote on social media.
Watch Lainey Wilson perform new single 'Somewhere Over Laredo' at 2025 American Music Awards

1 month ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

The 'Whirlwind' singer gave a stunning rendition of her new track at the award ceremony. Lainey Wilson treated fans to a performance of her brand-new song 'Somewhere Over Laredo' at the 2025 American Music Awards. The 33-year-old singer's bonus track from her Whirlwind follow-up album pays tribute to Judy Garland's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', inspired by Texas.
Rod Stewart left 'flabbergasted' as his children present him with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 AMAs

1 month ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

The singer was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at yesterday's American Music Awards. Sir Rod Stewart's decade-spanning music career was recognised at the 2025 American Music Awards with a coveted award. The 80-year-old singer was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award yesterday (May 26), a moment made even more special by the people who presented him with the accolade.
Win tickets to Gary Barlow's Songbook Tour in the East Midlands with Smooth!

1 month ago | smoothradio.com | Sian Hamer

You could be in with the chance of watching Gary Barlow in Leicester or Nottingham. Gary Barlow's Songbook Tour kicked off in The Isle of Man earlier this month. The Take That singer will play 41 dates around the country – including outdoor shows at Scarborough's Open Air Theatre, The Eden Project in Cornwall and Blenheim Palace – before culminating his performances at Thetford Forest in Suffolk.